Fabio Capello's problem-stricken reign as Russia coach has concluded after he was sacked three years before the end of his contract.
"The Russian Football Union and the head coach of Russia's national team, Fabio Capello, have reached an agreement to terminate the employment contract by mutual agreement," read the RFU's website (via the Guardian).
Capello was expected to lead the nation into its hosting of the 2018 World Cup finals. As reported by Telegraph Sport, he won 17 of 33 matches in charge but leaves after a disappointing start to Russia's attempts to qualify for Euro 2016.